Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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