Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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