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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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