Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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