Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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