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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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