Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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