Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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