Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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