Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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