Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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