Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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