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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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