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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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