Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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