Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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