Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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