Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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