Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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