Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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