Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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