Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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