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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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