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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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