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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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