Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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