Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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