Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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