Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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