Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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