Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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