Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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