Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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