Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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