Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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