Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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