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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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