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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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