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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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