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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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