Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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