Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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