Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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