Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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