Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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