Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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