Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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