Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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