Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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