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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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