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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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