Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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