Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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