Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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