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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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