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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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