Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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