Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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