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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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