Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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