Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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