Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major 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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