Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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