Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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