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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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