Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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