Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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