Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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