Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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