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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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