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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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