Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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