Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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