Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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