Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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