Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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