Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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