Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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