Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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