Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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