Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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