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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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