Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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