Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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