Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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