Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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