Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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