Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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