Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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