Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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