Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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