Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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