Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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