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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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