Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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