Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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