Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies 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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