Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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