Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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