Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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