Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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