Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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