Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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