Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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