Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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