Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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