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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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