Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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