Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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