Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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