Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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