Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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