Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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