Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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