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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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