Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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