Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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