Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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