Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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