Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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