Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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