Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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