Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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