Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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