Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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