Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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