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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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