Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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