Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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