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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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