Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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