Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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