Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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