Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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