Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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