Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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