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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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