Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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