Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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