Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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