Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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