Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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