Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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