Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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