Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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