Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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