Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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