Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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