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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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