Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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