Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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