Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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