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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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