Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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