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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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