Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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