Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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