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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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