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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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