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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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