Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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