Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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