Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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