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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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