Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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