Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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