Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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