Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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