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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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