Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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