Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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