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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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