Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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