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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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