Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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