Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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