Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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