Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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