Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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