Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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