Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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