Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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