Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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