Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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