Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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