Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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