Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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