Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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