Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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