Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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