Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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