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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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