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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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