Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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