Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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