Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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