Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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