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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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