Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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