Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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