Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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