Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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