Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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