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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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