Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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