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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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