Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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