Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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