Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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