Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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