Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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