Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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