Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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