Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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