Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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