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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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