Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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