Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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