Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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