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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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