Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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