Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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