Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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