Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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