Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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