Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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