Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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