Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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