Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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