Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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