Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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