Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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