Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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