Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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