Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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