Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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