Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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