Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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