Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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