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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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