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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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