Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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