Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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