Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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