Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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