Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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