Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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