Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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