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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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