Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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