Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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