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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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