Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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