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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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