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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs 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 resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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