Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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