Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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