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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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