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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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