Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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