Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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