Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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