Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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