Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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