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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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