Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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