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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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