Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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