Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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