Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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