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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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