Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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