Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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