Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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