Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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