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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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