Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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