Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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