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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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