Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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