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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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