Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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