Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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