Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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