Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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