Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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