Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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