Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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