Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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