Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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