Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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