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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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