Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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