Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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