Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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