Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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