Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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