Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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