Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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