Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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