Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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