Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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