Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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