Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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