Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major 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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