Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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