Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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