Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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