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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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