Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free 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 many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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