Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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