Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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