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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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