Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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