Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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