Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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