Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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