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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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