Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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