Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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