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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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