Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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