Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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