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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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