Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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