Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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