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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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