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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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