Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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