Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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