Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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