Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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