Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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