Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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