Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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