Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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