Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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