Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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