Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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