Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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