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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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