Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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