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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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