Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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