Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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