Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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