Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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