Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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