Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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