Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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