Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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