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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This 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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