Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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