Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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