Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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