Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers 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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