Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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