Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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