Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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