Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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