Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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