Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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