Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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