Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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