Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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