Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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