Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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