Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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