Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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