Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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