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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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