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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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