Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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