Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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