Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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