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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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