Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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