Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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