Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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