Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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