Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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