Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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