Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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