Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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