Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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