Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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