Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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