Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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