Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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