Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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