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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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