Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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