Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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