Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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