Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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