Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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