Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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