Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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