Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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