Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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