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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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