Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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