Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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