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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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