Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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