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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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