Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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