Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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