Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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