Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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