Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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