Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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