Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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