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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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