Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the 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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