Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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