Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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