Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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