Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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