Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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