Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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