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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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