Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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