Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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