Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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