Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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