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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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