Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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