Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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