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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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