Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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