Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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