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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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