Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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