Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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