Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key 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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