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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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