Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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