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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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