Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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