Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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