Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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