Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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