Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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