Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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