Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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