Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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