Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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