Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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