Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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