Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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