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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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