Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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