Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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