Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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