Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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