Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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