Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the 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 studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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