Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education