Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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