Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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