Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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