Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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