Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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