Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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