Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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