Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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