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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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