Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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