Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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