Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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