Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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