Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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