Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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