Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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