Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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