Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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