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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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