Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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