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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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