Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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