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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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