Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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