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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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