Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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