Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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