Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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