Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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