Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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