Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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