Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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