Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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