Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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