Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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