Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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