Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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