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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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