Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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