Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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