Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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