Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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