Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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