Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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