Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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