Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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