Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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