Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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