Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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