Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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