Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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