Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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