Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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